The Snarling is a 2018 British horror-comedy film directed by Pablo Raybould. The movie follows the story of a small town in England where a low budget horror movie is being filmed in the hope of revitalizing the town's tourism industry. As the filming progresses, strange happenings begin to occur around the movie set that threatens to derail the production.
The movie opens with a scene from the horror movie being filmed, which features a werewolf attack. We are then introduced to the main cast and crew of the film, including the director, the lead actors, and the production team. The lead actress, Harriet, is a former soap opera star, while the lead actor, Desmond, is an aspiring method actor with a checkered past.
As filming progresses, strange incidents begin to happen around the set. One of the extras is found dead, and the police launch an investigation. Meanwhile, the production team begins to suspect that something supernatural may be happening, as several members of the crew begin to have bizarre dreams, and objects move on their own.
The situation becomes even more tense when the actor playing the werewolf, Earl, begins to behave erratically. He claims to be possessed by the spirit of his werewolf character, and starts attacking members of the crew. As tensions rise, the cast and crew must band together to try and figure out what is happening and stop the werewolf before it's too late.
Rebecca Shepherd plays the lead actress, Harriet, in the film. Harriet is a former soap opera star who is attempting to revive her career with this low budget horror movie. Despite being a seasoned actress, Harriet is still struggling to break away from her past and establish herself as a serious performer.
Vermillion Spango plays Desmond, the method actor who takes his role in the movie very seriously. He is a bit of a diva and often clashes with the director and his fellow cast members. Despite his strained relationships with the rest of the team, Desmond's intense commitment to his craft becomes helpful as events on the set become more serious.
Angharhad Owen plays Siobhan, the assistant director who is in charge of keeping the production running smoothly. Siobhan is a pragmatic and efficient leader who tries to keep a level head in the face of the escalating crisis.
Overall, The Snarling is an entertaining horror-comedy with a solid cast and a clever premise. While it may not be the most original film in its genre, it manages to strike a balance between horror and humor that keeps the audience engaged throughout. The werewolf effects are well done, and the film's setting in a small English town adds an extra layer of charm to the story. Fans of horror-comedies should definitely check out The Snarling.
The Snarling is a 2018 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 23 minutes.
It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.5.
